I'm having a civil partnership ceremony in six weeks and don't know whether to invite my mum. Our relationship has been strained since I came out. She has never spoken to or acknowledged my partner, although she has said nasty things about us to the rest of the family. I don't know why she would want to be at the ceremony, but she has complained to my sisters about not being invited. I have already written the invitation, and feel as if I should stick it in the post and put the ball in her court. What should I do?

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